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Hi, I’m Jennifer! I laser-cut DIY craft kits & custom keepsakes you can finish your way. Fun projects without the mess—just the joy of making! Made by Me.

Shop my goodies here or at freetimetreasures.com

Laser-Cut Fun. Finished by You.”

10/11/2026

Day 2. Come join us today. Weather is great. We just need you!

New season. New kits. New friends. Come join us.

41st Annual FALL DIDDLEY
Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, October 11 from 9 AM to 4 PM
McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road Woodstock, IL 60098
http://www.mhrl.org/index.html

10/10/2026

New season. New kits. New friends. Come join us today.

41st Annual FALL DIDDLEY
Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, October 11 from 9 AM to 4 PM
McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road Woodstock, IL 60098
http://www.mhrl.org/index.html

10/08/2026

🌲🎨 FROM BLANKS TO BEAUTIFUL! 🎨🌲

A little paint, a little creativity, and a whole lot of FUN! ❤️

Take a peek at our Farm Fresh Trees DIY Craft Kit and see how it goes from unfinished wooden pieces to a beautiful seasonal display!

✨ Step 1: Start with our laser-cut wooden pieces.

🎨 Step 2: Add some paint, glue everything together, and make it your own!

🏡 Step 3: Display your masterpiece!

And here's the really fun part… ONE KIT, MULTIPLE WAYS TO DISPLAY! 😍

Our Farm Fresh Trees kit looks adorable with BOTH our Barn Door Post and Arch Door displays! Same finished pieces, two different looks!

Want to see these in person? WE'RE HEADING TO FALL DIDDLEY THIS WEEKEND! 🍂🎉

📍 41st Annual FALL DIDDLEY
McHenry County Fairgrounds
11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL

📅 Saturday, October 10: 9 AM – 5 PM
📅 Sunday, October 11: 9 AM – 4 PM

We'll have our interchangeable DIY craft kits, seasonal favorites, NEW designs, and plenty of inspiration waiting for you!

Stop by, say hello, and see just how easy it is to create something you'll be proud to display! 💕

Laser-Cut Fun. Made by Us. Finished by You.

🛍️ www.freetimetreasures.com

10/04/2026

DAY 2 SNEAK PEEK! 🍂🎄❄️

Yesterday we gave you a peek at something new coming to Fall Diddley this weekend… today we’re showing you a little more. 😁

Our new door retrofit lets us bring these interchangeable door designs right into our existing post system — and that means one display can have a whole lot of personalities.

Fall? Yep. 🍂
Winter? Of course. ❄️
Christmas? You know it. 🎄
And we’re definitely not stopping there.

In fact… we’re STILL cutting more designs for this weekend. 😂 The laser is getting a workout!

Swipe through for a peek at just a few of the interchangeable sets we’ve been working on. Some are shown unfinished so you can see exactly where you come in — pick your colors, add your own style and make it completely yours.

As easy or as hard as you want it to be.

And this is still only a sneak peek. 👀

Come see the new door retrofit in person, check out the different interchangeable designs, and see what else made it off the laser in time for…

🍁 41st Annual FALL DIDDLEY
📅 Saturday, October 10 | 9 AM–5 PM
📅 Sunday, October 11 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 McHenry County Fairgrounds
11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL

We’ll be bringing DIY kits, seasonal favorites, interchangeable décor and as many of these new designs as we can get cut before the doors open Saturday! 😅

So… which one caught your eye already? Fall, winter or Christmas? Or are you waiting to see what else we’re cutting? 👀

Laser-Cut Fun. Made by Us. Finished by You.

10/03/2026

👀 Something NEW is coming to Free Time Treasures… and it opens up a whole new way to decorate our interchangeable posts!

We’ve been working behind the scenes on a way to bring this fun interchangeable door-style décor into our existing post system — and it’s finally ready for its debut!

The door has been adapted to fit our interchangeable posts, which means you’ll be able to change out the decorative pieces for different seasons and holidays while keeping the main display.

And you know us… if we can make one project work for Christmas, fall, winter, spring and everything in between, we’re pretty happy. 😂

The best part? You get to make it yours. Paint it, stain it, keep it simple or go all-out with the details.
As easy or as hard as you want it to be.

🍂 We’re debuting the new door series NEXT WEEKEND at the 41st Annual FALL DIDDLEY!

📅 Saturday, October 10 | 9 AM–5 PM
📅 Sunday, October 11 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 McHenry County Fairgrounds
11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL 60098

If you’re coming to Fall Diddley, make sure you stop by and see this one in person. We’ll have the new door display set up so you can see how it works with our interchangeable post system — plus lots of DIY kits and seasonal goodies to browse.

Consider this your sneak peek. 👀

Now the important question…

What would YOU want to put on the door? Christmas? Halloween? Spring? Everyday? Something else entirely? Tell us below because we’re already thinking about what comes next. 😁

Laser-Cut Fun. Made by Us. Finished by You.

09/25/2026

🍂👻 We Updated Our Space at Craft Collective Palatine!

We’ve been busy giving our space at Craft Collective Palatine a seasonal refresh — and we brought some NEW goodies with us!

🍂 Fall kits are here
👻 Halloween kits have arrived
✨ And for the first time at this location, we’ve added our Post Series + interchangeable Post Inserts!

If you haven’t seen our Post Series yet, the idea is simple: choose your Post, then change out the inserts whenever you’re ready for a new season, holiday or look. One Post = lots of possibilities! ❤️

And of course, you’ll still find plenty of our interchangeable DIY Craft Kits — take them home, paint them your way, and make something you’ll actually be excited to display.

📍 Craft Collective Palatine
46 W Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067

🕐 Tuesday–Friday 11–6
Saturday & Sunday 10–5
Closed Monday

If you’re in the Palatine area, stop in and check out the refreshed space — and keep an eye on it because Christmas and winter are coming next! 🎄❄️

Laser-Cut Fun. Made by Us. Finished by You.

09/12/2026

🎉🍂 **TODAY’S THE DAY, MORRIS!** 🍂🎉

We’re here, we’re set up, and we’re ready for a fun day at the **3 French Hens French Country Market!**

🕗 **TODAY | 8 AM – 2 PM**
📍 **Downtown Morris, IL**

And trust us...our booth is looking VERY ready for fall! 🎃👻🍁

Come check out our **Halloween DIY kits**, fall favorites, laser-cut projects, seasonal décor, handmade treasures, and lots of crafty goodness!

Whether you’re hunting for your next DIY project, looking for something fun for your home, or just enjoying a morning at the market, **stop by the Free Time Treasures booth and say hi!** 💛

Bring your coffee ☕, grab your shopping buddy 🛍️, and come spend part of your Saturday with us!

🎨 **Laser-Cut Fun. Made by Us. Finished by You.**

👇 If you’re coming to the market today, give us a 🎃 in the comments!

09/11/2026

🎉 MORRIS—we’ll see you TOMORROW! 🎉

We’re packed up and ready for another fun day at the 3 French Hens French Country Market! 🍂🛍️

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕗 8 AM – 2 PM
📍 Downtown Morris, IL

And yes...the Halloween goodies are coming with us! 🎃👻

We’ll have our Halloween DIY kits, fall favorites, laser-cut projects, seasonal décor, handmade treasures, and plenty of crafty fun waiting for you.

Whether you’re ready to dive into spooky season, looking for your next DIY project, or just spending the day wandering the market, make sure you stop by and say hi! 💛

Grab your shopping buddy, bring your coffee, and come enjoy a beautiful Saturday in Morris with us!

🎨 Laser-Cut Fun. Made by Us. Finished by You.

👇 Who’s coming to see us tomorrow?!

09/02/2026

🎉 **SURPRISE—we added another show!** 🎉

We had so much fun at the **3 French Hens French Country Market** that we're heading back to Morris!

🍂 **Saturday, September 12**
🕗 **8:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
📍 **Downtown Morris, IL**

And with September officially here, you KNOW we're bringing the fall fun with us! 🎃👻🍁

We'll have our **Halloween DIY kits**, laser-cut projects, seasonal décor, handmade treasures, and plenty of creative goodness ready for you to browse.

If you missed us in August—or saw something you’ve been thinking about ever since 😉—here’s your next chance to come shop with us!

Grab your favorite shopping buddy, wander the market, and make sure you stop by and say hi. 💛

🎨 **Laser-Cut Fun. Made by Us. Finished by You.**

📅 **Save the date: Saturday, September 12!**

Who’s ready for a little fall shopping in Morris? 🍂🛍️

08/17/2026

UPCOMING EVENT FOR US

*JUST ADDED*
3 French Hens French Country Market
Saturday, September 12 from 8 AM - 2 PM
Parking Lot of 402 Liberty Street; Downtown Morris, IL

41st Annual FALL DIDDLEY
Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, October 11 from 9 AM to 4 PM
McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road Woodstock, IL 60098
http://www.mhrl.org/index.html

A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show
Saturday, October 24th from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, October 25th from 9 AM to 3 PM
Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
https://www.craftshowcls.org/

A Holiday Happening @ COD Craft & Art Fair 2026
Saturday, November 7th from 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, November 8th from 10 AM to 4 PM
College of DuPage PEC Arena, S Park Blvd and College Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
https://www.craftproductionsinc.com/a-holiday-happening

3 French Hens Holiday Market
Friday, November 13 from 4 PM - 5 PM (Early Shopping)
Friday, November 13 from 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, November 14 from 9 AM - 3 PM
Jennifer's Garden; 555 Gore Rd, Morris IL
https://the3frenchhensmarket.com/

2026 Christmas Crossroads Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, November 21 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, November 22 from 9:30 AM to 3 PM
Lockport High School East Campus, 1333 E 7th Street, Lockport, IL
https://www.christmascrossroads.com/

2026 Holiday Market
Friday, November 27 from 8 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, November 28 from 8 AM to 3 PM
Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse; 10300 E 9000N Rd, Grant Park, IL
https://woldhuisfarms.com/shopsmall-holiday-market/

Last Chance Craft & Art Fair @ COD
Saturday, December 12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 13 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
College of DuPage PEC Arena - College Rd & Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL
https://www.craftproductionsinc.com/last-chance

36th Annual Carl Sandburg Music Booster Spring Craft Show
Saturday, March 13th from 9 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, March 14th from 10 AM to 3 PM
Carl Sandburg High School; 13300 S LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462

We are also located in the following locations:
Creative Gemz – 108 Depot St, Gardner, Illinois
Refurbished Treasures – 306 E. Main Street Streator, Illinois
Craft Collective Palatine - 46 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, Illinois

COMING SOON - ADDING A FEW MORE SHOWS TO THE LINEUP!

Address

108 Depot St
Gardner, IL
60424

Website

http://www.freetimetreasures.com/, http://freetimetreasuresdiy.etsy.com/

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